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MENTAL DISORDER
An illness of the mind that can
affect the thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors of a person, preventing
him or her from leading a happy,
healthful, and productive life.
TYPES OF
MENTAL
DISORDERS
ANXIETY DISORDERS
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PHOBIA
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
PANIC DISORDER
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
SOMATOFORM
DISORDERS
An illness in which a person complains
of disease symptoms, but no physical
cause can be found.
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Hypochondria
AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
An illness with an organic cause that
relates to emotions and may involve
mood swings or mood extremes that
interfere with everyday living.
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Clinical Depression
Bipolar Disorder
PERSONALITY DISORDER
A variety of psychological conditions that
affect a person’s ability to get along
with others.
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Passive-Aggressive Personality
Disorder
Schizophrenia
SIGNS OF PROBLEMS
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Prolonged sadness
Hopelessness
Mood shifts – extreme
Inability to concentrate or make decisions
Overwhelming fear, anxiety or anger
Severe sleep disturbances
Compulsive behaviors
Self-destructive behaviors
Frequent medical problems
KINDS OF
PROFESSIONAL HELP
Psychiatrist
Dr. who specializes in diagnosing and
treating mental disorders and CAN
prescribe medications
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Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Medical psychotherapy
NEUROLOGIST
Specializes in organic disorders of the
brain and nervous system
NEUROSURGEON
Surgery on the brain
Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist who diagnoses and treats
emotional and behavioral disorders but
CANNOT prescribe medications.
COUNSELORS
Usually have a masters degree and work
with people, helping them in personal
or educational matters.
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL
WORKER
One who has concentrated on
psychiatric casework, doing fieldwork
in a mental hospital, mental health
clinic, or family service agency that
provides guidance and treatment for
clients with emotional problems.